The event made a substantial contribution to revitalising the Sydney economy

$185.6 million in total value added to the NSW economy

$40.2 million in value added from planning and hosting activities

1,699 FTE jobs supported by Sydney WorldPride

291 FTE jobs supported by planning and hosting activities

77% LGBTQIA+ employees within the two host organisations

$145.4 million in value added from visiting festival attendees and artists

1,408 FTE jobs supported by visiting festival attendees and artists

Source: Deloitte Access Economics, Sydney WorldPride and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras operational and attendance data. Notes: FTE jobs refers to Full-Time Equivalent jobs.